Registration open for annual fishing derby for grades K-5
The Matlacha Hookers will host the 25th annual Pine Island Elementary Kids Fishing Derby on Nov. 1 at the Jug Creek Marina & Fish House in Bokeelia.
Participation is open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade, with the times as follows:
– Grades K-1: Registration at 8 a.m., with fishing from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m.
– Grades 2-3: Registration at 9:15 a.m., with fishing from 10 to 11 a.m.
– Grades 4-5: Registration at 10:45 a.m., with fishing from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Registration includes a rod and reel with bobbers and hooks, live bait, a T-shirt, goodie bag, prizes, trophies, food, beverages and kid’s crafts.
In addition, there will be a 50/50 drawing at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. A live auction will take place from 1:45 to 3 p.m. There will also be food, music, Hooker merchandise, and an awesome venue to enjoy and spend the day.
“The public is welcome!” the Matlacha Hookers reported.
To access the registration form, visit https://www.matlachahookers.org/become-a-hooker.
Those interested can also sponsor a child for $35 by downloading the form, or doing so online by clicking the “Donate Now” button on the website and selecting “P.I.E. Derby” from the menu.
Live auction items, raffle baskets or items, and kid’s educational toys or games for prizes are always needed and welcome. For more information, contact Tammey Lynch at 239-209-7445 or D.J. Rusick at 239-910-3829.
“Thank you for your continued support,” the Matlacha Hookers reported.
A nonprofit women’s charitable organization founded in 1998, it is dedicated to improving local communities through fundraising and volunteer efforts, focusing on education, youth programs and community development.
For more information, visit https://www.matlachahookers.org/.
The Jug Creek Marina & Fish House is at 16498 Tortuga St., Bokeelia.